Steve Gibbs
IS THE PRICE RIGHT?
Dealers increasing their prices this season
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

Service Dealer spoke with our panel of dealers from around the UK this week and heard that in reaction to the current situation, some are feeling confident to increase their prices.

 

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NEWS
MKM AGRI START THE PROCESS OF RECOVERY
Following devastating fire

This week's WEB ONLY story is dealership MKM Agri, who suffered a terrible fire that destroyed their workshop in April, told Service Dealer this week they are looking to the future and are at the start of their rebuilding journey.

 

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A salvage company at MKM Agri this morning, Friday 14th May, grabbing the vehicles out of the wreckage
JENKINS GARDEN MACHINERY LAUNCH TV ADVERT
Featuring international rugby referee, Nigel Owens

Llanelli-based dealership, Jenkins Garden Machinery, are launching a television advert promoting their sales and servicing family business.

 

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Nigel Owen features in the advert
NEWS
AEA INVEST IN YOUNG TALENT
Award first scholarship

Win means Sean Whiteway, who is in his final degree year, will collaborate with AEA to develop video and social media content that inspires others to consider a career in agricultural engineering.

 

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Sean Whiteway
JOHN DEERE TO OPEN NEW APPRENTICE TRAINING CENTRE
This autumn in Nottinghamshire

John Deere and training provider ProVQ have announced plans to open a brand new Apprentice Training Centre, marking the 30th anniversary of the first Ag Tech apprentice intake.

 

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Pictured at the site of the new Apprentice Training Centre are (rear, left to right) Stuart Jones and James Haslam of ProVQ, Allan Cochran of John Deere and (front left & right) third year Turf Tech apprentice Sean Richardson of dealer Tuckwells at Ardleigh with John Deere work experience placement student Harriet Stephenson.
PETER McVEIGH TO RETIRE
Following 50 years in the industry

Peter McVeigh, who has worked within the garden machinery industry for over 50 years and for E.P.Barrus for the last 35 years, will be retiring at the end of this year’s season

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Peter McVeigh
BLOUNT INC REBRANDS
As Oregon Tool

The global manufacturer of professional cutting tools and equipment say they selected Oregon Tool as their new name to "harness the power of its pioneering origin story".

 

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Oregon Tool
KUHN APPOINT NEW DEALER
For Anglesey

Kuhn Farm Machinery has announced strengthened coverage on Anglesey with the appointment of DJS Hydraulics as a dealer, effective from April 2021.

 

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Kuhn have appointed DJS Hydraulics
THRIVING THROUGH COVID & CANCER
Mary Evans focuses on dealer marketing

Formerly of John Deere UK and RVW Pugh, the past year has seen Mary Evans navigate her specialist marketing business through both Covid and a diagnosis of breast cancer.

 

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Mary Evans
HUSQVARNA PICKS UP SEVEN AWARDS
From PriceRunner

Husqvarna has gained seven awards in this year’s expert reviews by PriceRunner, including Best Choice for four of its products.

 

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Best Choice Robotic Lawn Mower 2021 - Automower® 310
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